Push Press

Classification

Instructions

Preparation

Grasp barbell from rack or clean barbell from floor with overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder width. Position bar chest high with torso tight. Retract head back.

Execution (Jerk)

Dip body by bending knees, hips and ankles slightly. Explosively drive upward with legs, driving barbell up off shoulders, vigorously extending arms overhead. Return to shoulders and repeat.

Comments

Also see Slow Motion.

Force (Articulation)

Dynamic

• Hip
  • Extension
• Knee
  • Extension
• Ankle
  • Plantar Flexion
• Shoulder
  • Abduction
  • Flexion
• Scapula & Clavicle
  • Upward Rotation
• Elbow
  • Extension